My Diary in India, in the Year 1858–9 2 Volume Set, Russell

Автор: Gelber
Название: Battle for Beijing, 1858–1860
ISBN: 3319305832 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319305837
Издательство: Springer
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Описание: The ‘battle for Beijing’ is universally – and quite wrongly – believed to have been about opium. This book argues that it was about freedom to trade, Britain’s demands for diplomatic equality, and French demands for religious freedom in China. Both countries agreed that their armies, which repeatedly prevailed over Chinese ones that were numerically superior, would stay out of Beijing itself, but were infuriated by China’s imprisonment, torture and death of British, French and Indian negotiators. At the same time, the British and French also helped the empire to battle rebels and to pocket port and harbour dues. They steered carefully between their political and trading demands, and navigated the danger that undue stress would make China’s fragile government and empire fall apart. If it did, there would be no one to make any kind of agreement with; much of East Asia would be in chaos and Russian power would soon expand.Battle for Beijing, 1858–1860 offers fresh insights into the reasons behind the actions and strategies of British authorities, both at home and in China, and the British and French military commanders. It goes against the widely accepted views surrounding the Franco-British conflict, proposing a bold new argument and perspective.

Автор: Russell
Название: My Diary in India, in the Year 1858–9
ISBN: 1108023495 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108023498
Издательство: Cambridge Academ
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Описание: Russell`s Diary in India of 1858-1859 provides a fascinating account of the conflict known as the Indian Mutiny, the first Indian war of independence of 1857-1859. It is particularly interesting in its coverage of the British reprisals after the initial Indian victories, advocating leniency, rebuilding, cooperation, and reform. Volume 1 covers his journey to India and first impressions.

Автор: Russell
Название: My Diary in India, in the Year 1858–9
ISBN: 1108023509 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108023504
Издательство: Cambridge Academ
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Описание: Russell`s fascinating diary is a valuable and detailed first-hand account of the Indian Mutiny of 1857-1859.